The FIDE World Championship Match 2026 between reigning champion D Gukesh and challenger Javokhir Sindarov will be held in Geneva, Switzerland, from November 25 to December 15. Both Gukesh of India and Uzbekistan's Sindarov will be just 20 years old when the match begins, making it the youngest World Championship contest in history.

The clash also signals a generational shift in world chess, with two of the game's brightest young stars battling for its biggest prize after emerging from an era dominated by seasoned champions.. FIDE Interim President Viswanathan Anand welcomed the announcement. "Several countries expressed a strong interest in hosting the FIDE World Championship Match, including India, the United States and Cyprus," said Anand.